The cheapest and fastest trains from Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£81
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£81
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
13 h 28 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
13 h 28 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
To travel from Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre you need to make at least one change.
NJ 237+
RJ 65621:2813h28Villach Hbf10:56Venice Mestre£811One-way1 change
NJ 237+
RJ 65621:2813h28Villach Hbf10:56Venice Mestre£811One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £38, while a flight costs an average of £177.
Distance: 178 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price | £177 Average Price | £70 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre:
A train is £21 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre costing on average £58.
A train is £139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre costing on average £177.
Other travel options to Venice Mestre take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £32. The journey takes 3h 21m versus 2h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre train times
The table below shows live departures for Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NJ 237+ RJ 656 | 21:28 Villach Hbf | 13h28 | 10:56 Venice Mestre | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre
Trains from Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:01, the last at 19:28. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 3:01 |
Last train 19:28 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Regionale, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity from Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Regionale, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity trains will get you between Villach Hbf and Venice Mestre from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Railjet
Regionale
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
FAQs: Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice Mestre, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Villach Hbf and Venice Mestre
Most Villach Hbf to Venice Mestre trains use the Villach Hbf to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair. Use this guide to compare Villach Hbf and Venice Mestre train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Villach Hbf from Villach city centre
Villach Hbf is 1 km from Villach city centre. Public transport options include:
Villach Hbf train station facilities and services
Villach Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Charles, Villacher Brauhof
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Villach Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Villach Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Villach Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Villach Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Villach Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel City Villach, Holiday Inn Villach, Hotel Goldenes Lamm.
Getting to Venezia Mestre from Venice city centre
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre train station facilities and services
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
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